Intern

Job Posting Organization:
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the United Nations' lead agency on international development, established to eradicate poverty and reduce inequality across the globe. Operating in 170 countries and territories, UNDP focuses on developing policies, leadership skills, and institutional capabilities to help nations achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The organization emphasizes sustainable development, democratic governance, and climate resilience as its core areas of work. UNDP is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring that all personnel are empowered to contribute to its mission, and actively encourages applications from marginalized populations.

Job Overview:
The internship-position" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">internship position at the UNDP Seoul Policy Centre (USPC) offers a unique opportunity for final-year undergraduate students, graduate students, and recent graduates to gain direct exposure to UNDP's work in international development and multilateral cooperation. The intern will primarily assist in the Governance and Gender Programme, contributing to research, document production, and event organization related to governance and gender issues. This role is designed to provide hands-on experience in a dynamic international environment, allowing interns to engage with critical development challenges and contribute to meaningful projects that align with the UNDP's mission.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The intern will be responsible for a variety of tasks, primarily supporting the Governance and Gender Programme activities, which will constitute 90% of their duties. Key responsibilities include conducting preliminary research and assisting in the production of documents such as reports, web materials, and presentations on governance and gender topics. The intern will document and translate Korea's policy tools for knowledge exchange, propose creative communication materials, and support the organization of partnership meetings and events. Additional tasks include translating and editing publications, copy-editing documents, and providing administrative support for day-to-day office operations. The remaining 10% of the role will involve supporting other ad hoc activities as needed.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must meet one of the following criteria: be enrolled in a postgraduate degree program, be in the final year of a first university degree program, have recently graduated with a university degree, or be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program. Additionally, applicants should demonstrate a keen interest in international organizations and governance, possess excellent analytical skills, and be detail-oriented with strong administrative capabilities. The ability to handle complex situations and work independently or collaboratively is essential.

Educational Background:
The ideal candidate should have a background in social sciences, particularly in fields such as international development, international relations, political science, human rights, gender studies, public administration, or communications. This educational foundation will provide the necessary context for understanding the UNDP's work and the specific challenges faced in governance and gender issues.

Experience:
While prior experience is not explicitly required, candidates should demonstrate relevant skills and knowledge through their academic background or previous internships. Experience in research, document production, or event organization will be advantageous and will enhance the candidate's ability to contribute effectively to the internship.

Languages:
Proficiency in both spoken and written English and Korean is mandatory. Candidates should have proven experience in editing, copyediting, or proofreading documents, particularly in development policy or governance. Knowledge of additional UN languages, especially French or Spanish, is considered an asset and may enhance the candidate's profile.

Additional Notes:
The internship is unpaid, but a monthly stipend of KRW 1,169,728 will be provided in accordance with UNDP's internship policy. Interns are responsible for their own expenses, including travel and accommodation, and must obtain necessary visas to reside and work in South Korea. The internship is expected to be full-time, although flexibility may be allowed for educational commitments. Interns will accrue leave at a rate of 1.5 days per month and will receive official UN holidays off. It is important to note that interns are not eligible for employment with UNDP during the internship period.